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Re: Brakes



> > ...I am going to recommend to my friend that she change to ATE hi-temp
> >fluid and bring an extra set of stock pads to the event.

> I agree.

> If you are changing fluid anyway, why not throw in the
> ATB Super Blue @ $10/liter as an added safety factor
> over the $3/liter regular stuff.

> In my experience, I didn't need the extra boiling temp at
> my first or even tenth track event, but only after getting
> much much faster. But why not spring the $7 for POM
> (Piece Of Mind).

> Stock Pads should be fine, and why not carry an extra set.

All fine for the A4.  I agree that the fluid should be changed
for the peace of mind!

On my A4 1.8TQ at PIR, we mostly found we were braking far too
early compared to my 5k CSQ... Pat Martin had the brakes on
fire on the 5k... You NEED upgrades on the 5k, but IMO,
stock should be fine on the A4.

Orin.